Lawyer

About the Opportunity

Our client, a highly-respected Ontario law firm, is seeking an Employment Lawyer (2+ years experience) to join its growing practice in Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to work on sophisticated employment matters while developing strong client relationships and gaining meaningful file responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, terminations, accommodations, human rights issues, workplace investigations, and employment standards compliance.
• Represent clients in employment-related disputes, mediations, negotiations, labour arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documentation.
• Provide practical, strategic, and business-focused advice tailored to client needs.
• Manage files independently while collaborating with partners and other members of the practice group.
• Assist with client development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 2+ years of employment law experience.
• Experience advising employee and employer-side clients on a variety of workplace issues.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, drafting, and legal research skills.
• Experience handling employment disputes, workplace investigations, labour arbitrations, and human rights matters is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, sound judgment, and commitment to client service.

What's Offered

• Exposure to sophisticated employment law matters.
• Direct client contact and significant file responsibility.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to: larson.wadlegger@roberthalf.com.

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